Rehn calls for Irish unity on fiscal plan

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Series Details 9.11.10
Publication Date 09/11/2010
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Report of visit by European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn to Ireland, 8-9 November 2010.

He urged Irish political parties to put their differences aside and support the necessary fiscal consolidation effort. His comments reflected concern in the European Commission that the weakened Fianna Fail-led government may fail to secure parliamentary backing for the December 2010 crucial austerity budget.

Related Links
Irish Times, 9.11.10: Rehn calls for political consensus over budget http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/1109/breaking4.html
BBC News, 8.11.10: 'No talk' of EU help for Ireland http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11708009

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